Motsoaledi shares developments in the TB vaccine trials.
Written by Phakeme Mnguni on 20 March, 2025
By: Buhle Mbhele
Health minister Aaron Motsoaledi says tuberculosis is one of the oldest and deadliest diseases, yet it continues to be a silent killer.
In 2023 alone, TB claimed over 56,000 deaths in South Africa, despite being a preventable and treatable disease.
The minister says the soon-to-be-launched End TB campaign aims to reduce TB-related deaths by 41% by 2035.
He further pointed out that one of the biggest challenges in combating TB is the lack of an effective vaccine.
Motsoaledi elaborates:
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